While looking for something else I came across this old television advert on YouTube and thought it worth sharing. It features Raymond Baxter using a test card to explain the benefits of buying an ITT colour television. Raymond Baxter was a well known television presenter who was probably best known for being a presenter on the BBC technology programme ‘Tomorrows […]
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I see that Aldi are advertising that they will be offering a Vax Rapide carpet cleaner for sale from Thursday 21st August 2014 on one of their short term deals. The Aldi web site does not say what model this is but the specifications they quote are remarkably similar to those of the Vax Rapide W87-RH-D carpet cleaner which gets good […]
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Did you realise that on most Freeview televisions, PVRs and set top boxes you can enter a hidden mode that displays on screen the widescreen BBC Test Card W? I guess it is there for the benefit of the engineering fraternity, giving them easy access to a test card for testing purposes. For those feeling naughty it could also be […]
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Mention Panasonic and laundry is probably not the first thing that comes to mind but Panasonic washing machines have been on sale for a while now. For those looking for a large capacity washing machine the Panasonic NA-140VX4 could fit the bill with its 10kg wash load and 1400rpm spin speed. Panasonic washing machines are available from specialist Panasonic branded […]
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I got the chance to wander around a Maplin store yesterday, something I do whenever I get the chance just to see what they have on the shelves. Looking at the car audio display I spotted a large one Farad capacitor sat on the shelf next to a very reasonably priced Bluetooth car stereo system. This was a new one […]
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In just under four and a half minutes the video below takes you through the basics in disassembling a front loading washing machine, in this case a LG washing machine but other brands will be similar. In such a short time it obviously cannot give comprehensive details but it does demonstrate that washing machines are logically constructed and that servicing […]
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I spotted a rather interesting 22″ LG television at what looked a very reasonable price, the LG 22MT45. As I write this the best price I can find for the LG 22MT45 is at Currys. As well as being a sensibly priced TV from a top manufacturer the LG 22MT45 also doubles up as a 22″ monitor with a 1920 […]
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I should probably write an article on the differences between, and the pros and cons of the three light bulb technologies, the traditional incandescent bulb, the CFL (compact fluorescent) and the new LED light bulbs. Until I actually get around to writing it the YouTube video below does a good job of outlining how they each work. The only thing […]
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There are a lot of of offers on 32″ LCD televisions on sale out there but to see one from a brand like Samsung with full HD for just £199 is something of a find. That is exactly what PIXmania are offering as I write this, the Samsung UE32H5000 32″ Full HD television priced at £199. Others seem to be […]
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I have seen news stories over the last few days about the new Kogan Agora 4G Smartphone which quote a sim free price of £149. Those writing the articles are comparing it to the new 4G version of the Motorola Moto G which also sells at £149. On paper the Kogan Agora 4G looks the better specified with a larger […]
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